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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Litigation - Europe-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills comprehensively covers key European markets, offering a first-rate litigation department in London alongside reputable teams in France, Spain and Germany. The law firm offers standout expertise in advising European banks as well as energy and construction companies on contentious matters. The firm's lawyers are well versed across a host of contentious areas, including regulatory investigations, antitrust, class actions and white-collar crime.

Notable practitioners

Based in Madrid, Paulino Fajardo is the firm's EMEA head of disputes and a key point of contact.

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Strengths

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  • HSFK seeks an outcome that makes commercial sense but preserves reputation.

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  • We appreciate the team's legal expertise, availability and pragmatism. HFSK are excellent - they master our issues, and their relevant recommendations are in line with our commercial realities.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

  • They know all the players in the market perfectly and have a huge network of contacts. They are also excellent in negotiations and court proceedings.

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